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Data from Chicago Public Schools shows that more than 50% of schools in the 11th Ward are Level 1 Plus. Recent statistics show that Bridgeport, one of the communities that make up the 11th Ward, is the only neighborhood out of the city's 77 to be in the top market for housing and condo sales.

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Stephen Schlegel, Union League Boys & Girls Clubs discusses their programs including homework help and summer camps. With over 5,000 chapters, they offer a safe place to be after school and are the only club with a commitment to both community & country.

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Mary Santana, The Miracle Center discusses how they use the Arts as a catalyst for personal growth, leadership development, academic advancement and community engagement. This program instills confidence & stimulates social change.

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Judy Richman, Les Turner ALS Foundation discusses helping patients improve the quality of life through emotional support, grant programs, equipment needs, counseling & support groups. They are there for patient & family with a multitude of support.

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Luke Scriven, The Chicago Lighthouse discusses their new center which aids in independence and quality of life for those with vision loss. Services, community outreach, product evaluation and technology are highlighted.

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Leslie Hairston, City of Chicago discusses new developments in the ward including the Obama Presidential Center slated for 2021 which will be an international tourist destination. There is also a new golf course and trauma center planned.

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There are 566 federally recognized Indian Nations in America and tribal members are citizens of three sovereigns, their tribe, the United States, and the state in which they reside. With Dr. Ian Record, Director of the Partnership for Tribal Governance at the National Congress of American Indians.
In discussing tribal governance, Record said, "Tribal Nations are recognized in the U.S. Constitution as part of the American family of governments. They are recognized as sovereign governments that actually predated the creation of the United States."
Visit the National Congress of American Indians on the web at www.NCAI.org or www.Facebook.com/NCAI1944 or follow at www.Twitter.com/NCAI1944.

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Many organizations survive in part based upon philanthropic efforts. But not all communities benefit equally. Foundation funding to Native communities has been historically disproportionately low -- less than half a percent, though Native Americans are 1.7% (5.4 million) of the total US population. Sarah Eagle Heart, CEO of Native Americans in Philanthropy discusses efforts to increase support though broader engagement of both Native and non-Native foundations.
Eagle Heart commented, "There are a lot of misconceptions about Native Americans in mainstream America. I think that there are many organizations that aren't aware of the issues that we're facing, and they're also not aware of the history. And so, therefore -- there s also a lot of research that doesn't reflect Native Americans at all. So you might see data come out that includes every other ethnic group but Native Americans. And so we are just not represented well in mainstream America, and that translates to funding dollars within philanthropy, as well."
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Expanding a city can equate to opportunity for many, but what might the repercussions be for expanding too quickly
On this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, we speak with the City of Coral Gables Commissioner Jeannett Slesnick who's looking to enact practical legislation for city growth.

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